Drinks Package Upgrade

Waiter at the bar smiling

For many guests, the time spent sailing the world’s waterways on board one of Fred. Olsen’s smaller, more intimate cruise ships is the time to indulge and make the most of a well-earned escape away from it all.

With this is mind, Fred. Olsen’s Drinks Package Upgrade is another service offered to ensure your holiday is relaxing and enjoyable. [ReadMoreMob]By upgrading to our Drinks Package, from only £24.99 per person, per night* (£35 per person, per night on cruises of five nights or less), you can treat yourself to that extra glass or two of your favourite tipple, without having to worry about the bar bill at the end of your cruise – it’s already covered. 

More than half of our guests choose to take advantage of this fantastic upgrade.
Enjoy selected white, red, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines by the glass and selected house beers, house spirits and soft drinks all day, every day throughout your cruise. Whether it’s a refreshing glass of juice or a pint of your favourite beer by the pool on a hot afternoon at sea, or a G&T to round off your day of exploration, it’s all included in the price. Please note, we do not offer a non-alcoholic drinks package. 

For many guests, the time spent sailing the world’s waterways on board one of Fred. Olsen’s smaller, more intimate cruise ships is the time to indulge and make the most of a well-earned escape away from it all.

With this is mind, Fred. Olsen’s Drinks Package Upgrade is another service offered to ensure your holiday is relaxing and enjoyable. [ReadMoreMob]By upgrading to our Drinks Package, from only £24.99 per person, per night* (£35 per person, per night on cruises of five nights or less), you can treat yourself to that extra glass or two of your favourite tipple, without having to worry about the bar bill at the end of your cruise – it’s already covered. 

More than half of our guests choose to take advantage of this fantastic upgrade.
Enjoy selected white, red, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines by the glass and selected house beers, house spirits and soft drinks all day, every day throughout your cruise. Whether it’s a refreshing glass of juice or a pint of your favourite beer by the pool on a hot afternoon at sea, or a G&T to round off your day of exploration, it’s all included in the price. Please note, we do not offer a non-alcoholic drinks package. 

What's included...

Bar Team member walking along the deck with tray of soft drinks
Bar Team member serving and Gin and Tonic
 Waiter pouring drinks in The Neptune Bar on Balmoral
Bar Team carrying drinks
Bar Team making a cocktail
In the Bars
  • A selection of soft drinks served by the glass: Pepsi, lemonade, tonic waters, juices and mineral/spring water
  • A choice of red, white, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines by the glass. Please speak to your server for varietal availability
  • Selected branded beers and ciders 
  • Selected house spirits: white rum, gin, vodka, whisky, brandy and Irish Cream
  • Cocktail/ Mocktail of the Day
IN THE RESTAURANTS:
  • A selection of soft drinks, mineral/spring water and juices by the glass
  • A choice of red, white, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines by the glass. Please speak to your server for varietal availability
  • Selected branded beers in bottles and cans
Guests on our Drinks Package Upgrade are also entitled to 50% off selected premium and branded drinks:
  • Branded and premium drinks featured on wine and bar lists, including wines purchased in the restaurant or buffet area (excluding Champagne, Prosecco and Dessert Wines)
  • Cocktails and Mocktails
  • Bottled water

What's included...

In the Bars
 Waiter pouring drinks in The Neptune Bar on Balmoral
  • A selection of soft drinks served by the glass: Pepsi, lemonade, tonic waters, juices and mineral/spring water
  • A choice of red, white, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines by the glass. Please speak to your server for varietal availability
  • Selected branded beers and ciders 
  • Selected house spirits: white rum, gin, vodka, whisky, brandy and Irish Cream
  • Cocktail/ Mocktail of the Day
IN THE RESTAURANTS:
Bar Team member serving and Gin and Tonic
  • A selection of soft drinks, mineral/spring water and juices by the glass
  • A choice of red, white, rosé, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines by the glass. Please speak to your server for varietal availability
  • Selected branded beers in bottles and cans
Guests on our Drinks Package Upgrade are also entitled to 50% off selected premium and branded drinks:
Bar Team making a cocktail
  • Branded and premium drinks featured on wine and bar lists, including wines purchased in the restaurant or buffet area (excluding Champagne, Prosecco and Dessert Wines)
  • Cocktails and Mocktails
  • Bottled water
How to book before you cruise

Whether you book your cruise online or via our friendly Reservations Team, please indicate that you wish to add the Drinks Package Upgrade at the time you make your booking*. Alternatively, you can add the  Drinks Package Upgrade to your booking up to six days prior to your cruise departing, by contacting our Guest Services Team. Once on board our friendly staff will know you’ve upgraded to our Drinks Package, as it will be indicated on your key/security card. Simply hand it over to a member of the team when ordering your drinks, and they’ll handle the rest.

*Please note: If you wish to upgrade to our Drinks Package, you must purchase the package for all guests on your booking, with the exception of children/youths where the purchase is not compulsory.

How to book once on board

Once on board, should you choose to add on our Drinks Package Upgrade**, please visit Guest Services where they will be happy to help and will add this onto your cabin account. Subject to availability, our Drinks Package Upgrade will be charged at £34.99 per person per night for cruises of six nights duration and above. For cruises with a duration of five nights or less, the cost is £45 per person per night, and must be booked no later than the end of the second day of your cruise. **Please note the Drinks Package Upgrade is not available to book on board your ship for cruises of one to four nights.

  • The “Drinks Package Upgrade for F.OCL Cruise Holidays”, shall include, where possible, selected house beers, house cider in cans, house wines, house spirits, draught (post-mix on pump) soft drinks and mineral or spring water by the glass.
  • Excluded from the Drinks Package Upgrade are champagne, special selection red, white and rosé wines, sparkling and dessert wines, cocktails, bottled water, drinks ordered on room service (other than those listed in the room), mini-bar drinks, coffees and teas served in The Bookmark Café, drinks taken ashore, and drinks ordered via duty free or via cabin shopping.
  • Guests who purchase our Drinks Package Upgrade package can also save 50% off premium and branded drinks, other red, rosé and white wines (excluding Champagne or sparkling wine) cocktails and bottled water.
  • House spirits will be served in single measures and one drink to be ordered per person, per transaction.
  • For the avoidance of doubt, any Guest entitled to the “Drinks Package Upgrade” must order each drink for themselves.
  • The quantity of drinks that FOCL can carry on board any vessel is limited by the size of the vessel and it is possible that certain drinks included within the Drinks Package Upgrade may be unavailable from time to time, in which case the Guest shall not be entitled to any refund.
  • Subject to availability, guests can book our Drinks Drinks Upgrade once on board the ship, for £34.99 per person, per night (cruises of six nights duration and above) and £45 per person per night (cruises of five nights duration). Please note the Drinks Package Upgrade is not available to book on board your ship for cruises of one to four nights.
  • Those booked under a concession, or as a prize winner, will be charged the on board price.
  • Once the cruise has commenced, the All Inclusive upgrade package cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable.
  • The Drinks Package Upgrade must be booked at least 6 days prior to departure.
  • The Drinks Package Upgrade must be booked for all guests on a booking, with the exception of children/youths where the purchase is not compulsory (For example, if two guests are sharing a cabin and only one wishes to book the All Inclusive Upgrade, it must still be booked for both guests).
  • Children/youths are charged at the same price as adults, when the adults are charged at £35 per person per night, with the exception of cruises of five nights duration where the Drinks Package Upgrade if free for children/youths.
  • Please note that the Drinks Package Upgrade is only available for beverages served on board and does not extend to pre or post cruise arrangements, hotels, flights or any establishment ashore. The cost of the Drinks Package Upgrade is calculated on the cruise duration and not the entire holiday duration.
  • On board purchase of the Drinks Package Upgrades must be made no later than the end of the second day of the cruise.
  • Please see full Terms and Conditions.